- σπόρος
- σπόρος, ου, ὁ (s. σπείρω and two prec. entries)① the process of sowing, sowing (Hdt. et al.; ins, pap; Philo, Fuga 171; Jos., Ant. 18, 272) 1 Cl 24:4; AcPlCor 2:26.② the kernel part of fruit, seed (Apollon. Rhod. 3, 413; 498; Theocr. 25, 25; Diod S 5, 68, 2; Plut., Mor. 670b; pap, LXX; En 10:19; Philo; ApcEsdr 5:12 p. 30, 6 Tdf.) Mk 4:27; Lk 8:11. βάλλειν τὸν σπ. ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς Mk 4:26. Also σπεῖραι τὸν σπ. (cp. Dt 11:10) Lk 8:5 (on the parable s. GHarder, Theologia Viatorum, ’48/49, 51–70; JJeremias, NTS 13, ’66, 48–53. On the philosopher as sower of seed, AHenrichs, ZPE 1, ’67, 50–53). Cp. 2 Cor 9:10a v.l.—In imagery πληθυνεῖ τὸν σπόρον ὑμῶν he will increase your store of seed (i.e. your store of things to distribute to the needy) 2 Cor 9:10b. Text uncertain AcPl BMM verso 25 σπό̣[ρον].—DELG s.v. σπείρω. M-M. TW.
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